An assessment of methods for sampling carabid beetles (Coleptera: Carabidae) in a montane rain forest

Authors

B. A. Nyundo, University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Zoology & Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 35064, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaFollow
J. G. Yarro, Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, University of Dares Salaam, P.O. Box 35064, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaFollow

Section

Biological Sciences

Abstract

Pitfall trapping is the traditional method for sampling carabid beetles and other grounddwelling invertebrates. Tests were carried out in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park between March 1999 and July 2000. Results indicated that pitfall traps were less efficient compared to manual searching methods, both in terms of relative abundance and species richness of carabid beetles. The results are discussed in the context of biodiversity inventories in theEastern Arc Mountains.

Recommended Citation

Nyundo, B. A. and Yarro, J. G. (2007) "An assessment of methods for sampling carabid beetles (Coleptera: Carabidae) in a montane rain forest," Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 33: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.1929